Aquaman
Here's what we found in Aquaman. Every family is different — get a report that reflects yours.
Screen for YOUR familyParent's Guide to Aquaman
Aquaman is a fantasy action-adventure film from the DC Extended Universe, focusing on Arthur Curry, a half-human, half-Atlantean who discovers his destiny as the rightful heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. The movie follows Arthur's journey as he grapples with his dual heritage and must prevent a war between the surface world and his brother, King Orm, who seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms to attack humanity. Guided by Princess Mera and Vulko, Arthur embarks on a quest to find a legendary trident that will prove his claim to the throne and save both worlds. The film is known for its visually stunning underwater sequences, extensive CGI, and fast-paced action, appealing to a broad audience interested in superhero narratives and mythical worlds. Overall, it is generally considered appropriate for older children, teenagers, and adults due to its intense action and fantasy violence.
Things to Consider
Violence
The film features strong and frequent comic-book style violence, including extensive battles, explosions, and confrontations involving various weapons and fantastical creatures. While not overly graphic with blood, the intensity and prevalence of action sequences are significant.
Characters are frequently engaged in intense combat, involving being shot, stabbed, slashed, and impaled with tridents during large-scale battles. A character's hand is cut off, though no blood or gore is explicitly shown. The Trench, a group of demonic, zombie-like, skeletal creatures with jagged teeth, attack in swarms and are depicted as highly frightening and lethal. A house is blown up while people are inside, and major explosions cause widespread damage with people flying through the air.
Scary & Intense Content
The film contains numerous frightening elements, including menacing creatures, intense action sequences, and suspenseful moments that could be disturbing for younger viewers.
Would these 2 concerns matter to your family?
Get a report based on your values — not generic ratings.
Additional Context
Best For Ages
Parental guidance is recommended for ages 13 and up. The film's PG-13 rating is justified by its frequent intense sci-fi violence, frightening mythical creatures, and some language. Younger children may be disturbed by the visual intensity, prolonged battle sequences, and scary deep-sea monsters.
Good to Know
The sequel, 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,' appears to intensify several content concerns, particularly regarding profanity, scary content (more graphic monsters, baby kidnapping), and includes some crude humor not present in the original film. Parents considering the sequel should be aware of these escalated elements.
What are you watching next?
Screen any title in seconds — even ones no one else has reviewed.
No credit card required — join hundreds of families